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improving the ipod shuffle
1/5/2006 @ 10:39:05 AM | 1050 days ago | permanent link | posted in gadgets

I was quite surprised went the mini went goodbye. The nano is great and all but I've actually held out and it's working fine, thanks to the iPod shuffle. I think it may still have some legs as Apple's entry level player. I listen to mine working out, commuting and going to sleep (everyday)

I'd like to see the following if there's a new version

1) even smaller
forgoing a screen (yeah really), the next shuffle could be even smaller and lighter (plastic is good and sturdy, makes it exercise's best buddy)

2) fix that switch
the current "off/normal/shuffle" is a pain to operate, can I get a ridge or something

3) 3 to 5 playlist buttons
like radio presets, I'd have most played, highest rated and recently added

4) increase of capacity
though I sometimes find it hard to fill 1GB of good music (maybe not be a problem for casual listener)

5) make it cheap
all this basic electronics should bring the price lower, $100 or $75 would be hotness


Links
- http://www.apple.com/ipodshuffle/
- blog post 9/7/2005 - the iPod nano replaces the mini

Posted Thursday, January 05, 2006 @ 10:39:05 AM (1050 days ago)
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